Florida College

I've decided it's time to return to Tampa, and FC is a part of the plan making that possible. Beginning again in the Fall of 2010, I'll be teaching in the Communication Department at Florida College. I have so missed it. It will be a rewarding return.

Jessica's family is there in Tampa, we'll be an hour closer to my family, and we will delight in returning to our spiritual family at Livingston Ave. What a great big ol' pile of blessing!
  • shadow
    awesome! welcome back (this comment post-dated to 2010)
    by shadow at 08/31/09 12:51PM
  • mattdevore
    Nice.
    by mattdevore at 08/31/09 12:57PM
  • mandyhayes1
    Great!
    by mandyhayes1 at 08/31/09 1:18PM
  • whipsmile
    well that's good!
    by whipsmile at 08/31/09 1:21PM
  • dressednyella
    Wonderful news, Matt! I am so happy for you!
    by dressednyella at 08/31/09 2:25PM
  • auntjennywren
    Mixed feelings from me! Happy for your families and your new ventures, but we'll miss you!
    by auntjennywren at 08/31/09 3:00PM
  • franksinatra
    ^^Same here! You guys are awesome :)
    by franksinatra at 08/31/09 3:28PM
  • kristindoula
    How great! We would love to get back to that area someday, too. Keep your ears open for job opportunities! :-)
    by kristindoula at 08/31/09 3:41PM
  • justpeachy
    I am happy for you and your family. Ya'll will prosper wherever you go, but I know you miss your Tampa family. We will miss you here, too.
    by justpeachy at 08/31/09 3:48PM
  • justg
    You will be a fantastic addition!
    by justg at 08/31/09 6:00PM
  • sunnyd
    Congratulations to you! I know you will enjoy being so near family and to be doing what you absolutely love. Have a wonderful time making plans and seeing them come to fruition. I know the GSR family will miss you terribly but thankfully Tampa is just a short trip from Gville. Again, congratulations!!!
    by sunnyd at 08/31/09 7:09PM
  • rachel
    You should already know how I feel about this. BOO!!! I know, I know, selfish. But you should be flattered.
    by rachel at 08/31/09 11:01PM
  • marklhatfield
    God bless you brother.
    by marklhatfield at 09/01/09 4:47PM
  • zani128
    Wonderful!
    by zani128 at 09/03/09 6:06AM
  • lefantstaf
    super fun!
    by lefantstaf at 09/04/09 6:26AM
  • stampergirl
    I am really going to miss you all, but knowing you'll be down there watching my baby, I'm okay with it. As I told Jessica when I first found out, she will have quite a commute to orchestrate Rebecca's wedding...or maybe we can just have it down there, you can do everything for me and I'll just show up for the ceremony like my mom did for my sister's!
    by stampergirl at 11/13/09 8:43PM
  • the_sexy_mosher
    glad to hear you are making the trek back to your homeland. May your journey be swift and your wagons stay afloat as you ford the many rivers ahead of you (Oregon Trail anyone?)
    by the_sexy_mosher at 01/08/10 5:42PM
  • advisor
    We are in Key Largo, but I know everyone will be benefit by family returning to Tampa. Go to professor to see what Joel has been up to recently.
    by advisor at 02/11/10 3:38PM

Oh yeah. I have a Pleonast account.

Wow, things look a lot different around here. I must confess, ever since I found Facebook, I sometimes forget I have a Pleo account. Sorry Nasties. I love you all.

MJ
  • madtomkidd
    I know what you mean about FB - it's been a black hole since I joined over there. The latest news is that the birth mother had a check-up tuesday and shows no signs of being ready, though the baby seems to be about 7.5#. So, we're just waiting for a call to hit the road. I'm looking forward to meeting up with you again and meeting your family!
    by madtomkidd at 07/16/09 6:00AM
  • whipsmile
    This is so much better than Facebook. Although, I am obsessed with that as well.
    by whipsmile at 07/16/09 7:16AM
  • hellosunshine
    Good to have you drop in!
    by hellosunshine at 07/16/09 7:18AM
  • auntjennywren
    Ah, yes, we've lost a lot of good nasties to FB! Glad to see your appearance here if only for a fleeting moment. :)
    by auntjennywren at 07/16/09 7:34AM
  • sunnyd
    Hello there! I love facebook too... but what I do is do the FB thing then once I log out I come over here. Makes for a lot of computer time but oh, so fun!
    by sunnyd at 07/17/09 1:48PM
  • justpeachy
    I refuse to be limited by either facebook or pleo. I just enjoy them both!
    by justpeachy at 07/17/09 3:33PM
  • soberjoenpaca
    I'm with you there Matt. I don't get on Pleo to much anymore............
    by soberjoenpaca at 07/18/09 8:19AM
  • skye
    Come back to Pleo! It's still a nice place to visit. :)
    by skye at 07/21/09 9:09AM
  • dressednyella
    You make me smile! :) see?
    by dressednyella at 07/31/09 11:52PM
  • mister_c
    I had a crazy, passionate affair with FACEBOOK but like most passionate affairs, it quickly fizzled out. Pleo is the real thing, baby!
    by mister_c at 08/05/09 3:43PM

Quote of the day...

"Anyone who is capable of getting themselves into a position of power should on no account be allowed to do the job."

~Douglas Adams
  • nickomundo
    So true.
    by nickomundo at 03/21/09 6:30PM
  • madtomkidd
    Maybe the corollary is "anyone who wants to get into a position of power should not be allowed to do the job."
    by madtomkidd at 03/21/09 7:07PM
  • sunnyd
    :) Glad to see you posted again. Was beginning to wonder!!
    by sunnyd at 03/22/09 6:17PM
  • whipsmile
    pertinent for the times
    by whipsmile at 03/22/09 8:27PM
  • lefantstaf
    that is probably why there are people like me doing all the "jobs" but having no "power."
    by lefantstaf at 03/27/09 11:59AM
  • mister_c
    brilliant
    by mister_c at 04/17/09 1:12PM

My newest post.

I guess I should say something brilliant and provacative here about the current world of politics and the future of the republican party, or whether or not Sarah Palin has swayed my vote towards the McCain ticket or give you an explanation for why I'm actually considering a third party candidate.

Or perhaps I could write some deep devotional thoughts reflecting on how I'm feeling spiritually today, or what I've observed in nature, among my family, or in my church that has brought me new and deep insight into the profound depths of life as we experience it on this little blue-green orb.

Or maybe I could jump courageously into the latest doctrinally controversy, stir up a hornets nest, watch as friend and others line up on either side of the debate and store away some remarks that will really zing when the discussion gets rolling.

I could also wow you with inventive witticisms, or make some sardonic comments on the latest silliness in pop culture or a strange web document which somehow caught my attention after a recent google search.

I think, however, that I'll just say, "hi" from me and mine.

Happy September, Pleonast.
  • rachel
    A post about nothing. Pleo-Seinfeld. Nice.
    by rachel at 09/14/08 6:25PM
  • jodimn
    Happy September to you too! We're seriously considering a third party candidate as well.
    by jodimn at 09/14/08 9:08PM
  • madtomkidd
    Wow, Matt, you've summed up nearly the entire state of the pleo-union! The only thing you left out was something about who was affected by the storm and how.
    by madtomkidd at 09/15/08 7:10AM
  • cecile
    It was just a shock to see that you posted, so I'm okay with it. Plus, I can always just talk to you at church...or at church potlucks where we talk about the "wonders" of haggis.
    by cecile at 09/15/08 7:48AM
  • begooddontspit
    Hi! from us too! You guys owe us an updated picture!
    by begooddontspit at 09/15/08 9:28AM
  • dressednyella
    Hi back!
    by dressednyella at 09/15/08 10:17AM
  • justg
    I was glad to see your name 'light' up on my friend's list.
    by justg at 09/16/08 6:13AM
  • whipsmile
    i like the family potrait up there. :-)
    by whipsmile at 09/16/08 9:56AM
  • sunnyd
    Hello from me and Jason!!
    by sunnyd at 09/16/08 4:30PM
  • lefantstaf
    next post, i vote for some "inventive witticisms" please.
    by lefantstaf at 09/17/08 11:52AM
  • vande
    Actually I was hoping for some inventive witticisms.
    by vande at 09/20/08 1:37PM
  • christilmt
    Love the funny pic. And love the easy blog. I often log in with the same internal debate...deep or simple. Wait was that deep?
    by christilmt at 09/24/08 9:58AM
  • create_a_way
    hey bro, are you open to sharing with me which 3rd party candidate you are considering?
    by create_a_way at 09/25/08 9:24AM
  • julieboo
    You are a strange individual, Matt. =)
    by julieboo at 10/02/08 11:08PM

I changed our picture.

Enjoy.
  • verny_mack
    Sweeeet.
    by verny_mack at 05/05/08 9:38PM
  • littlebit
    Like Father like son.
    by littlebit at 05/06/08 7:08AM
  • littlebit
    By the way... my sister is pregnant :-)
    by littlebit at 05/06/08 7:08AM
  • cecile
    Nice picture...I think. 3 times? I guess Titus was on major Newsies withdrawal!
    by cecile at 05/06/08 11:35AM
  • bnbmom325
    that's funny... :D
    by bnbmom325 at 05/06/08 3:33PM
  • superstar
    so cute!!!
    by superstar at 05/07/08 4:20PM
  • lefantstaf
    glad you are still crazy.
    by lefantstaf at 05/08/08 10:40AM
  • vande
    Enjoyed.
    by vande at 05/13/08 9:35AM
  • sunnyd
    LOVE THIS! You have two of the most precious kiddos... then again, you probably already realize that! :)
    by sunnyd at 05/15/08 6:40AM
  • mountaingirl
    Cute family!
    by mountaingirl at 05/21/08 10:35AM
  • chaz
    Haha! We miss you guys.
    by chaz at 05/21/08 11:00AM
  • dressednyella
    Love it!
    by dressednyella at 05/21/08 2:39PM
  • christilmt
    This is awesome. I adore having MJ Jr in the class!
    by christilmt at 06/05/08 6:49PM
  • whipsmile
    nice looking family
    by whipsmile at 06/16/08 10:44AM
  • tickets
    cute family! :o)
    by tickets at 06/28/08 10:42PM
  • texaslady
    awesome picture :)
    by texaslady at 06/29/08 9:41PM
  • black_n_black
    hi. I finally found you! It's Jerad and Marissa from chiefland...
    by black_n_black at 07/18/08 11:51AM
  • wifelet
    Hey, Matt, this is Lauren Richardson - I changed my username. Anyway, cute kids. :) I need to meet them, and see y'all, sometime. Before too much longer, we'll have a cute kid of our own for y'all to meet! :) Hope all is well.
    by wifelet at 07/22/08 8:18AM
  • iamyourfather
    The only problem with a third party canidate is it wouldn't truly be a vote against Obama. I don't like McCain at all, but he is definetly the lesser of two evils and a vote for him actually hurts Obama's chances much more so than a vote for a third party canidte.
    by iamyourfather at 09/16/08 2:25PM